2 Mun Chin

€1.00
IssuerKorea
Year1695-1742
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Mun (0.002)
CurrencyKingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892)
CompositionCopper
Weight7.07 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness1.23 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#160
Obverse descriptionChinese ideograms - Top to bottom: 常平 = Sang pyong, a Department of Korean Yi Dynasty - Right to left: 通寶 = Tong bo, means currency
Obverse script
Obverse lettering 常 寶 通  平
Reverse descriptionMint mark at top, serial number at bottom  *賑 (Chin): Charity Office in Seoul
Reverse script
Reverse lettering 賑  二
(Translation: Charity Office in Seoul, series 2)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (1695-1742) 賑 - -
Catalog ID7041398550
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